Kate is furiously working hard to shed her unwanted pounds as she continues to struggle with impatience and discouragement. She receives support from her new boyfriend, Toby, as he helps her let loose and enjoy herself.

Rebecca makes a surprise visit to Randall's home where she encounters his biological father, William. Kevin anxiously decides to take the plunge and move to New York to pursue a Broadway job, with the expectation that his sister, Kate, will move with him.

As Kevin stresses about the premiere of his play, he receives support from an unexpected source. Randall struggles under the pressure of both his work and ailing father. Rebecca and Jack's Valentine's Day doesn't go as planned. Toby and Kate decide to dig

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The writing for this new TV series is superb and the acting is first rate. This is an emotional drama which at times will leave you in tears, while at other times will have you laughing out loud.

For those who enjoyed watching 'Parenthood', you'll no doubt find this series just as satisfying. It's a bit more serious, but it's also a very believable show that will pull on your heartstrings and emotions. The show features several plots and subplots and revolves around several different time periods. Somehow, the writers manage to tie all of the different scenes into a universal theme that makes this show stand apart from others. With all of the mediocre TV shows available for viewing, this compelling new drama/comedy leaves the others in the dust.

The bottom line is that this is one of the finest TV series currently on the air. It will undoubtedly be a show that continues to evolve. The plots are intelligently written and the performance by all of the cast are first rate. This is a show with staying power, and one of the few that is worthy of your time.

Addendum: 11/03/2016 ~ After watching the latest episode, I now believe that this series is the best show of its type that I've EVER watched. It just gets better and better each week. There are no words that I could write that would adequately convey how truly wonderful this show is. It's a blockbuster, not to be missed, incredibly well written and acted, one for the ages, unique and truly moving series that will impact the way you feel about life. This is as good as it gets!

Addendum: 11/30/2016 ~ After watching the latest episode, 'The Trip,' I'm truly at a loss for words. I'll just say that, 'This is Us' is a PROFOUNDLY moving series. Dan Fogelman, the creator, deserves credit for developing, what in my opinion, is a show like no other. It's better than anything I've ever seen. This series is so groundbreaking, that I honestly feel that after all is said and done; it will be remembered as the finest show to ever air on network TV. Every aspect of the series, takes things to a whole new level. There are no accolades that could be high enough to do it justice. Everyone involved in this unprecedented, incredible show, deserves credit for setting the bar extremely high, and exceeding all expectations by a mile. This is television at its absolute, very best, bar none.

Addendum: 01/17/2017 ~ I had to come back just one last time to say that the latest episode, 'The Big Day,' was the finest single episode of any TV series, of any genre that I've seen in my entire life. PROFOUNDLY MOVING would be an understatement.

This show is so beautifully written you hear words coming out of a character's mouth that can help you find meaning in your own life. The music is fantastic; another reason to watch. The family is not perfect but it is a great family. Real life families are not perfect. There have been some series that I did not discover right away but I am glad to say that I have been with This Is Us from the first episode. I love all of the characters. I love the show. It's wonderful. It's touching. I think it's great that Jack and Rebecca made attempts to help Randall connect with other African Americans and tried to understand how it is different.

I plan to stick with the Pearsons as long as they are on TV. I want to hear Katie and Mom sing. Randall and Beth. Jack and Rebecca. Two lovely couples. I want to see the adult Kevin continue to grow. William's poetic words of wisdom touch my heart. Awesome show - This Is Us.

This is probably the best series I have watched, ever. I bought season one blindly, reading the negative rev here first, found nothing really objectionable, so read a few positive ones....and I am so glad I watched.it....binge watched it, over three days. Real life, love, conflict, pain, joy, sorrows. Complex characters, all flawed, all so human. Life at its most beautiful, at its messiest. I can't wait for season two...

Another movie or series I decided to try by renting the first two episodes and then I was hooked. It touched me on so many levels. The humor is great, the drama is real, and the acting is so very good. The story line is original. However, being about the age of the main character, the parents, and my husband and I starting out in a tree house before we had our five children, plus now I'm widowed, there happens to be a lot in this story that hits home with me, and I love it. I highly recommend it. I love the way it is filmed with flashbacks and each character is developed very well.